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Volkswagen Sharan

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

N2 COUMOT history

N2 COU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 18 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,973 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N2 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N2 COU was last recorded at 154,973 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,787 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,186 miles
Average per year
10,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,973 miles
  • 2024 – 146,787 miles
  • 2023 – 135,903 miles
  • 2022 – 123,265 miles
  • 2021 – 112,660 miles
  • 2020 – 102,635 miles
  • 2019 – 94,642 miles
  • 2018 – 85,375 miles
  • 2017 – 74,827 miles
  • 2016 – 59,106 miles
  • 2015 – 45,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front suspension bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,973 miles
    Test number
    335068635616
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail154,973 miles (+8,186)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,973 miles
    Test number
    765563852979
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,787 miles (+10,884)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,787 miles
    Test number
    250843312864
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass135,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,903 miles
    Test number
    967376675383
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail135,903 miles (+12,638)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,903 miles
    Test number
    851436067224
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,265 miles
    Test number
    439601243581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,265 miles (+10,605)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,265 miles
    Test number
    666856582956
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    694162393050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail112,660 miles (+10,025)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    762982011666
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass102,635 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    302452079497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    697766057474
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail94,642 miles (+9,267)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    598277289210
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides /front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPM warning lamp on

  13. Pass85,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    657047574654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk covers missing

  14. Fail85,375 miles (+10,548)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    455152432238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk covers missing

  15. Pass74,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    786035770324
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing thin on the inner edge .both sides

  16. Fail74,827 miles (+15,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    959683639178
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing thin on the inner edge .both sides

  17. Pass59,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    903197696695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,105 miles (+13,613)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,105 miles
    Test number
    208757487831
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (wearing on inner edges) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass45,492 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    244464152147
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryDisabled wheel chair seat belt stalk mechanism defective

  20. Fail45,439 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    163913056578
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryDisabled wheel chair seat belt stalk mechanism defective

Questions about N2 COU

Does N2 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N2 COU is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N2 COU?
The MOT on N2 COU is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N2 COU done?
N2 COU was recorded at 154,973 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,940 miles a year.
Has N2 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N2 COU has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on N2 COU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N2 COU find?
N2 COU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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